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Dave Butler, pen name DJ Butler, and David Afsharirad have created a new publisher, Ark Press. Dave Butler was a guest on episode 246, discussing navigating right and wrong in storytelling. Ark Press mission is to provide stories where humans win in the end. In this episode, we discuss a new press called Ark Press and an exciting writing competition—America 2076—to be published in 2026. That's why it's speculative fiction. Learn more at x.com/ark_press
Dave Butler, pen name DJ Butler, and David Afsharirad have created a new publisher, Ark Press. Dave Butler was a guest on episode 246, discussing navigating right and wrong in storytelling. Ark Press mission is to provide stories where humans win in the end. In this episode, we discuss a new press called Ark Press and an exciting writing competition—America 2076—to be published in 2026. That's why it's speculative fiction. Learn more at https://x.com/ark_press
DJ Butler and David from Ark Publishing (https://ark.press) join us to talk publishing genre fiction!
Sean Hazlett interviews MA Rothman and DJ Butler on their novel, Ice Trials, sequel to Time Trials; and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 82. View the podcast in video form at the Baen YouTube Channel.
Join us as coach DJ Butler of Barnesville High School (OH) sits across from me, Ken Carpenter, and we unravel the playbook to success that transcends mere wins and losses. We dissect the crucial foundations set by youth programs and the ethos of self-improvement that can turn any coach into an architect of victory. Our conversation ventures into the unique terrain of small-town sports, where each player's contribution is magnified, and the challenges of indoor practices are met with inventive strategies.The echoes of cheers from the Ohio Valley are still fresh as we reminisce about the high school baseball team's heart-stopping journey through a regional tournament. Making their second appearance in the state final four. It's a tale of perseverance, community bonds, and the embrace of chance moments that can define a season. We recount the energy of a 12-inning game that danced with the twilight and reflect on the deep-rooted support systems from parents, administrators, and entire towns that fuel the passion and dedication of long-standing coaches like Coach Butler.But what about when the cleats are off, and it's time to address the delicate waltz between coaches, parents, and athletes? Sharing from my own coaching playbook, I open up about the strategies that foster clear communication, respect, and understanding within the team's extended family. We pay homage to the value of alumni in linking the past with the present and future of the program. It's not just a game; it's a lineage of shared experiences and wisdom that Coach Butler and I are thrilled to pass on to you, our engaged listeners, in a discussion that's as enriching as it is enlightening.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com
#DJButler #Interviews #MilestonesCounting down to episode 1000, DJ Butler came back and we talk. We debate the importance of money and time, we talk books, Dave's IHOP con, dipping into politics a bit before we talk about our futures. DJ is one of the coolest people I've had the privilege to have on the show. Talk a listen.DJ ButlerWebsiteTwitterMailing ListPatreon - Wondering where Just Joshing is going to go after episode 1000? It has already started. I've recorded new kinds of podcasts that are available now on the patreon. You can join in and see where the show is going months before anyone else, see episodes ahead of schedule, and interact with the podcast in whole new ways as I travel on the adventure I'm heading into. Click the link to join.SponsorsAmerican Alchemist Kickstarter - Chris Perguidi and a cavalcade of artists have put together this anthology on kickstarter that combines aztec mythology and pro wrestling. The main story follows Erika "Amerika" Verspucci as she battles against a demon across time and space. Plus, the backup stories are based on real life pro wrestling stories from the industry. Click on the link now to support the kickstarter.The Tinsley Boys Kickstarter - The Tinsley Boys - Ben Tinsley and his son Jake Tinsley are launching their Kickstarter April 15th featuring The Blonde Assassin and Alternative Narratives. If you like werewolves, horror, akashic mythology, and revenge, this kickstarter is for you. Or if you like a father/son duo creating fun books, check this out. You can sign up and be informed when the project will launch. Click the link for more info.ServicesAdvertising Services - Let me create your advertising for your next book or campaign. If you're a creative wondering how to create your advertising for your next project, I can create video, audio, written and graphics. Let me help you get your story, and your best story, out there.Available Now:Alice Won? - Available now. Alice escaped the asylum and pursues the Queen of Hearts to the Greek Labyrinth in the underworld, there she must engage in a game of croquet unlike any other, against Jason of the Argonauts. Illustrated by Kenzie Kats, written by yours truly.Support And Subscribe:Buy my MerchBuy Me A CoffeeNewsletterTwitchYoutube
Authors/Lawyers MichaelBrent Collings and DJ Butler go head to head in the court of law with Craig Nybo acting as judge. The case: zombie enfranchisement. Back the Terrifying Lies Podcast with donations and tips: https://anchor.fm/craig-nybo https://www.patreon.com/terrifyinglies Venmo tips to @CraigNybo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-nybo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-nybo/support
#DJButler #Interviews #BooktubeDJ Butler is back. This time we talk about the nature of the publishing business. We talk about why the curve is so steep between authors that do well and don't, and we talk about other things. DJ is a smart, engaging dude and it was a pleasure to chat with him.DJ ButlerWebsiteServicesAdvertising Services - Let me create your advertising for your next book or campaign. If you're a creative wondering how to create your advertising for your next project, I can create video, audio, written and graphics. Let me help you get your story, and your best story, out there.Available Now:Alice Won? - Available now. Alice escaped the asylum and pursues the Queen of Hearts to the Greek Labyrinth in the underworld, there she must engage in a game of croquet unlike any other, against Jason of the Argonauts. Illustrated by Kenzie Carr, written by yours truly, come to wonderland Dec. 1st, where the real games begin.Support And Subscribe:Buy my MerchBuy Me A CoffeeNewsletterPatreonTwitchYoutube
The Blasters & Blades Podcast Just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: Doc Cisca (Uber Book Fan) (Army Medic) JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling! Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our Website: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blastersandbladespodcast Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlastersandBladesPodcast Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/SF_Fantasy_Show Today's Sponsor Serpent Daughter by DJ Butler: https://www.baen.com/Chapters/9781982124977/9781982124977.htm Follow Todd Fahnestock on social media Todd's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Todd-Fahnestock/e/B004N1MILG/ Todd's Website: https://toddfahnestock.com/ Todd's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Todd_Fahnestock Todd's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todd.fahnestock Todd's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/176249136990979 Todd's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toddfahnestock Todd's Newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/u0x4q3 Dragon Award Nomination: https://application.dragoncon.net/dc_fan_awards_nominations.php #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #toddfahnestock #religionquestion #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #lordoftherings #lotr #jrrtolkien #tolkien #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/support
Did rock monsters really help Noah build the ark? How about Methuselah wielding the flaming sword? We discuss the 2014 film Noah, the many extra Biblical sources it draws upon, and whether the movie is a failure of scriptural storytelling or an interesting interpretation that makes us think. (Spoilers: a little bit of both.) Apologies to Ivan, whose video was somehow corrupted and gummed up the editing works, but we hope you enjoy his animated replacement. Our Ratings: Content: Celestial- or Terrestrial+ Artistic Merit: 5 popcorn balls Gospel Connections: 4 apricots Best Books: Liz - The Cunning Man by DJ Butler and Aaron Michael Richey - https://amzn.to/3sUKnhV Carl - Critical Role (D&D improv show - https://critrole.com/); The Legend of Vox Machina (animated show, not recommended - https://amzn.to/364aXMT); Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins (graphic novel - https://amzn.to/3IabN8d) Ivan - Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai - https://amzn.to/3IYAqG1 Links: The Princess Bride and Philosophy: Inconceivable! - the collection with Ivan's essay about that moron, Aristotle - https://amzn.to/3vS7cot The Ten Commandments - https://amzn.to/3vS7cot The Chosen - https://amzn.to/3HVlnvl Book of Enoch - an apocryphal source of some non-Biblical elements in the film - https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/book-of-enoch-ebook.html "Strange Ships and Shining Stones" - the Hugh Nibley essay about the parallels between the Jaredite barges and Noah's ark, also found in An Approach to the Book of Mormon - https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?filename=28&article=1011&context=mi&type=additional The Legends of the Jews - contains story about Methuselah using the flaming sword from Eden - https://amzn.to/3Kv6RvV Articles on the film from an LDS perspective: Deseret News - https://www.deseret.com/2014/4/3/20538777/a-noah-like-no-other-before-a-look-at-the-latest-biblical-film-from-an-lds-perspective By Common Consent - https://bycommonconsent.com/2014/04/07/noah-the-man-the-myth-the-movie/ LDS365 - https://lds365.com/2014/04/09/noah-skip-the-movie-read-the-book/ Articles on the film from a Christian perspective: Why I'm Recommending Christians See the Movie Noah - https://www.philcooke.com/christians-should-see-noah/ Why People of Faith Can Embrace the 'Noah' Movie - https://www.christianpost.com/news/why-people-of-faith-can-embrace-the-noah-movie-115276/ Find Us: Liz - lizbusby.com Carl - FB: Carl Cranney - https://www.facebook.com/carl.cranney Ivan - ASU English Department - https://english.asu.edu/content/ivan-wolfe Video editing by Robert Hill - https://roberthillw.wixsite.com/robert-hill Associate Links: Links to products may be associate links, which means a small part of your purchase goes to Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree. We appreciate your support. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popcultureapricottree/support
The Blasters & Blades Podcast Just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: Doc Cisca (Uber Book Fan) (Army Medic) JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling! Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our Website: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blastersandbladespodcast Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlastersandBladesPodcast Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/SF_Fantasy_Show Today's Sponsor Serpent Daughter by DJ Butler: https://www.amazon.com/Serpent-Daughter-D-J-Butler-ebook/dp/B08MLHXKTH/ Follow Chloe Garner on social media Chloe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/ Chloe's Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/ Chloe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlenderFiction Chloe's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloe.garner.79 Chloe's Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/lp/m2r2d1 #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #lordoftherings #lotr #jrrtolkien #tolkien #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #elves #elf #dutchblitz #nertz #cardgames #dicegames #diceroll #dice #chloegarner #pixies #pixie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/support
D.J. (Dave) Butler has been a lawyer, a consultant, an editor, a corporate trainer, and a registered investment banking representative. His novels have won the Whitney Award, the Association for Mormon Letters Award for Novel, and the Dragon Award. He plays guitar and banjo whenever he can, and likes to hang out in Utah with his wife, their children, and the family dog.Buy DJ's Books:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D-J-Butler/e/B007TOU6GS?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1632101122&sr=8-1Music by Jam HansleyFollow us and buy our books:Webiste: https://www.4horsemenpublications.comAll Social Media: @DrinkingWithAuthors
D.J. (Dave) Butler has been a lawyer, a consultant, an editor, a corporate trainer, and a registered investment banking representative. His novels have won the Whitney Award, the Association for Mormon Letters Award for Novel, and the Dragon Award. He plays guitar and banjo whenever he can, and likes to hang out in Utah with his wife, their children, and the family dog.Buy DJ's Books:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D-J-Butler/e/B007TOU6GS?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1632101122&sr=8-1Music by Jam HansleyFollow us and buy our books:Webiste: https://www.4horsemenpublications.comAll Social Media: @DrinkingWithAuthors
Thank you for listening to the TROI Podcast where we promote, educate, inspire and entertain creators of all things related to fantasy and science fiction. DJ Butler is an award winning fantasy author of the Witchy War Series, City of Saints, The Cunning Man and others. He can be found at www.davidjohnbutler.com.
In this episode we have a good friend, Angel Munoz aka DJ BUTLER. We talk music, life, a trip to PR, and some sports. Download and Rate! Follow the pages below and follow us on twitter @beefsandbuds, I put in a nice lil set from DJ BUTLER at the end of the podcast peep the whole set here: https://soundcloud.com/angel-butler-munoz/summer-party-mix-by-butlerhttps://www.instagram.com/butlermunoz7https://www.facebook.com/YoSoyButlerhttps://twitter.com/butlermunozhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCo0feZK12iZy6_BX8ncF9whttps://soundcloud.com/angel-butler-munozsnapchat:@butlermunoz7Support the show (https://cash.app/$beefsandbudszo)
In today's episode I go over some sports talk and a movie/show review on Mortal Kombat, and Falcon & The Winter Soldier + Eddie Goons joins us, off the cid. We talk Sports and Svengoolie (only real ones know) Enjoy and catch us next week with DJ BUTLER! DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIBEFollow More Than Dawgs On IG @morethandawgsFollow @beefsandbudsSupport the show (https://cash.app/$beefsandbudszo)
My 2014 novel REBEL HEART, described by DJ Butler as "Harry Potter vs guns," is the start of an epic alternate history fantasy series called Engines of Liberty. Later this year I will release a new story set in this world, so I'm recapping the trilogy here for your convenience.
Maxwell Cain: Burrito Avenger, by Adam Lane Smith. | Republic of Pirates, by Colin Woodard. | Hellhound on my Trail by DJ Butler. | Pivot Point, by Kasie West. | Brave Companions, by David McCullough
#Podcast #WGU Spotlight edition from the Straight Outta Deadwood horror anthology book signing at Barns and Noble the follow up to the hit Straight Outta Tombstone. Smurf gets to talk with the editor David Boop and a few of the authors who appear in the chilling sequel on site for the event. DJ Butler, Mike Resnick, return guest and award winner Travis Heermann, and so many more. The talk horror, the ideas behinds the stories in the Deadwood anthology, and what scares them. Be sure to get yours now for yourself or the horror enthusiast you know at all Barns and Nobles. #Interview #Horror #HorrorAnthology #Deadwood #5280Geek #StayGeeky
"The Cunning Man" by DJ Butler and Aaron Michael Ritchey, "Tom Stranger: Interdimensional Insurance Agent" by Larry Correia.
The 2019 Association for Mormon Letters conference was excellent. Our hosts use some of the panels as a means to discuss Mormon literature in general, focusing on the work of Carol Lynn Pearson, and on the new church history book, Saints. Authors mentioned: Brandon Sanderson, Orson Scott Card, and DJ Butler. Favorite books by them: Mistborn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistborn Ender’s Game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender%27s_Game Witchy Eye: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30753675-witchy-eye Carol Lynn Pearson: books mentioned: Beginnings, the Ghost of Eternal Polygamy, and Goodbye, I love you. The poem, A Motherless House: http://www.amotherhere.com/coll/pearson1.php The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy will be discussed on a future episode: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Eternal-Polygamy-Haunting-Hearts/dp/0997458208 The Saint’s panel was comprised of authors Scott Hales, James Goldberg, Melissa Leilani Larson, and Angela Hallstrom. Some of their work: The Garden of Enid: http://thegardenofenid.tumblr.com/ The Five Books of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Books-Jesus-James-Goldberg/dp/1479271306 Jane and Emma: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8581198 Bound on Earth: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2793921-bound-on-earth
Join the Dungeon Crawlers team with special guests author DJ Butler as we talk about Witchy Winter the epic sequel to Witchy Eye! Tune in to learn more about DJ Butler and this amazing Americana flintlock fantasy series.
This EpiXode is a MASSIVE 1.5 hours long 'cause a lot of things were covered in the nerd community this week. From the release of Persona 5, patches to Mass Effect: Andromeda, a surprise episode release of Rick & Morty, to a pleasant surprise from the new Power Rangers Move and beyond! On top of that, we had Author DJ Butler on the show to talk about his "Witchy Eye" novel. So get comfy. This is an epic one!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StoriesForNerds)
Are you searching for a masterly crafted tale set in an alternative version of the early Americas that is filled with magic, bad guys, and a young girl with mysterious powers Tune in as the Dungeon Crawlers sit down with author DJ Butler to talk about his new book Witchy Eye that has all of that and more! Remember if you haven’t already to like us on Facebook (facebook.com/dungeoncrawlersradio/) or tweet us on Twitter (@DCR_Show). Join the conversation as we want to hear from you as we value our listener’s opinions and if your download our show on iTunes, please give us a review.
We talk to DJ Butler, author of the new novella HELLHOUND ON MY TRAIL from the action-packed series ROCK BAND FIGHTS EVIL. Find the author at http://davidjohnbutler.com/
We talk to DJ Butler, author of the new novella HELLHOUND ON MY TRAIL from the action-packed series ROCK BAND FIGHTS EVIL. Find the author at http://davidjohnbutler.com/